Daniel Sipes

Daniel G. Sipes, Director of Advanced Automation Technologies at the Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation (GNF) in San Diego, CA.

Daniel runs an innovative technology development group at the intersection of science and engineering. Notable successes have been automated platforms enabling ultra-high throughput processing of complex cell-based assays, cellular profiling systems, high-throughput flow cytometry, automated protein expression and purification platforms as well as automated tissue culture systems. His most recent work has focused on automation to support more complex readouts such as single-cell multiplexed gene expression and next gen sequencing. Prior to working at GNF Daniel held various positions at Kalypsys, Inc, Ligand Pharmaceuticals and Genentech, Inc. Daniel graduated with a BS in Biology from California State University, Sacramento in 1989 and an MS in Immunology from University of California, Davis in 1994. Daniel served on the Board of Directors for the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening from 2013-2015 and as President in 2014-15.